Alright, Alright, Alright How y'all feel out there?
Great morning and blessings to all. There are few things on my mind as to why I had to update my usually informative, entertaining blog with the #HM #PSA.
It has come to my attention that there are a lot of people that are in a lane they don't belong in. What do I mean? Let me explain.
If you are reading this blog, you are probably providing a service or trying to make a full time living out of being in the music industry as an artist so you understand the variety of people trying to find their place in hip hop as a "promoter", "magazine owner", "DJ", "radio host", "manager", "event host", "CEO", "A/R", etc. BUT, we all know that they are ALL not cut out for this business; not in the underground scene and fa damn sho not in main stream.
As a person, I do encourage individuals to try new things to figure out what suits them best but it seems like ery body and their momma wants to be some big music mogul... (oh yeh, I forgot "mogul" in my list above) and truth of the matter is, very few of these sorry ass people have no education, no etiquette, no common sense, no sense of style, no morals, no priciples, no good judgement of character, no respect of the english language, (these idiots have managed to even chop and screw ebonics! Let me continue...) no self respect (can I get an AMEN), no direction, no clue as to when enough is enough, and last but fa damn sho not least they have no notion of good music.
This is a small portion, in my opinion, as to why music is in the state it's in and why my artists... I mean why quality artists are having such difficulty seperating themselves from the proverbial "pack".
Let me continue...
If you worked ya butt off, hustled, whatever and saved enough money to buy a big house in a gated community, why on earth would you allow loud, rowdy, destructive, embarrassing, irresponsible people into the community without a fight? You wouldn't. So with that being said, how could you be so angry that the commercial music business changes their standards and requirements everytime the masses figure it out? You can't.
Now back to my original topic and I'm about to keep it all the way funky...
Y'all don't get it. Yes, you. 9 times out of 10 you (the reader) is in a lane you DON'T belong in. You have no natural talent, no schooling, no self taught foundation, and no blue blood running through your veins to even be next to, near, beside, or in this game.
You probably think you can type a word beside your name and *POOF* you become a new person. NO!!! Can I type Ph.D. after Honey and now I'm a f ckin' doctor?!?!?! Ummmm, NO! So, what makes you think you can be a CEO? Do you even know what it stands for? Exactly, you aren't 100% sure. That proves my point; Uneducated!
Ok, you read a newspaper insert that says Staples is selling Photoshop 50% off and you decide to invest. I'm not mad at you; I actually congratulate you. But where you go wrong is when you install the program, reboot and update your FB status and screen name to reflect that you are a graphics company now. Not to mention you O.D. and say you are the best in the game with the best rates. C'mon my dude/dudette... c'mon... no, really... C'MON!!!
Next, I want to reach out and scream on these "radio show hosts". Just because you create a blog talk account, or even if you have an intrernet radio show does NOT... I repeat, does NOT make you a radio personality. And further more, if you are a co-host, you are a CO host. You ride shotgun. You are second in line. You are a shadow. There are some 2nd rate people riding the hosts coat tail and claiming the hosts success. Whereas you don't have what it takes to fly solo. You are merely a supplement to the package and supplements help, but are not essential. Further more, a majority of the support received by the host is really for the host, you happen to catch scraps. SO, with that being said. Watch how you carry ya self because co-hosts have been known to be replaced if its for the better of the brand and lose sponsors. #IJS
Lastly, stop taking credit for other peoples work. Stop stalking peoples timelines and accounts and utilizing what they do and say for your own purposes as if to live a parellel world and emulate them. Its not cool. It makes you a fraud. Maybe if people accepted their place as fans, there would be a balance, a happy place where the music game could again be respected.
I'm not gonna continue. I'm sure you, (the reader) get my point. Hopefully this is an intervention to those who need it and a breath of fresh air to those who think as I do and agree with me.
Happy Labor Day manana...
#StaySweet,
Honey
check out my NEW roster -> HERE <-
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Meet ----- That Dude Kove -----
The artist K.O.V.E. (pronounced "cuv") was born John Covington in the Bronx, New York. At a very young age John was introduced to music by his older brother Marlon. John took an immediate liking to the music he heard whether it was on the radio or emcees freestyling on the streets. John knew that being a lyrical genius is what he wanted to be at a young age.
While growing up in the Bronx, K.O.V.E. faced his share of hardships and troubles; even with his family, specifically his mother. K.O.V.E had to isolate himself, so he moved to Jersey City, New Jersey with his grandmother. Regardless of his family life and lifes challenges overwhelming him , being an emcee was still on his mind. After a few years in Jersey City, K.O.V.E. moved back to the Bronx with his mother and yet again, it just wasn't working out for him; being a victim of child-abuse he would be taken from his mother and put into the system.
While in the system all K.O.V.E. could think of is a better life for himself and when K.O.V.E.'s grandmother passed away and things had turned for the worst for him. Assuming the adult responcibilities; paying the bills and maintaining the apartment was too much for him to handle and he ended up leaving Jersey City behind and moving to Virginia at the age 16.
With all the negativity around him, he always had something positive in his life, HIP HOP. K.O.V.E. linked with local rappers in his new community and began to polish his craft. Before the age 19, K.O.V.E. joined the military and had the chance to begin a new lifestyle. While living in Iraq, K.O.V.E. was influenced by old skool rappers as well as the late great heavyweights "Tupac" and the "Notorius B.I.G." Inspired by life K.O.V.E. is here to share his life's experiences with the world through his music.
K.O.V.E. is going to make you dance, listen, and think with his hard hitting hits.
And now I introduce to you... The next big thing, K.O.V.E.
Artist: Kove
TweetMySong: "Superbowl BIG"
Email: ThatDude91@gmail.com
Facebook: Kove
Twitter: @ThatDudeKove
Reverbnation: Kove
YouTube Channel: Kove
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Honey Management artist BI Bang nominated for 2011 UMA
I would like to announce that Honey Management artist BI BANG has been nominated for the "Essence of Hip Hop' award via the Urban Threshold and the underground music community.
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On July 11th, 2011, the public will be able to vote for the nominees of each category via online voting on Underground Music Awards.com.
The voting started July 11th and the voting process ends on August 11th 2011. >>>>vote for BI Bang (here)
1) This link to vote is smart phone as well as computer friendly
2) You can vote from different servers (ie different phones & computers)
3) You can vote ONCE PER DAY
The nominee who receives the most online votes will win for the category he/she is competing in.
THE 9th ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2011 AT THE WORLD FAMOUS BB KINGS IN NYC.
TICKETS GO ON SALE ON JULY 12TH, 2011
Please remember to #VOTE (<<-- click here via smart phone or computer) for @BI_Bang in the "Essence of Hip Hop" catagory http://t.co/qm4QnUK (<--you can vote once a day, per computer)
On July 11th, 2011, the public will be able to vote for the nominees of each category via online voting on Underground Music Awards.com.
The voting started July 11th and the voting process ends on August 11th 2011. >>>>vote for BI Bang (here)
1) This link to vote is smart phone as well as computer friendly
2) You can vote from different servers (ie different phones & computers)
3) You can vote ONCE PER DAY
The nominee who receives the most online votes will win for the category he/she is competing in.
THE 9th ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2011 AT THE WORLD FAMOUS BB KINGS IN NYC.
TICKETS GO ON SALE ON JULY 12TH, 2011
The voting is open for the 2011 UMA'S. You can cast ONE vote per SERVER each day. Log on to UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS website <<--here
Please remember to #VOTE (<<-- click here via smart phone or computer) for @BI_Bang in the "Essence of Hip Hop" catagory http://t.co/qm4QnUK (<--you can vote once a day, per computer)
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
My Black Man's Guide 2 Understanding His Bit-- WOMAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NEW BOOK BY COMEDIAN/ACTOR GREG ALEXANDER
North Hollywood, Ca/Baltimore, Maryland - June 14, 2011:
REAL LOCKER ROOM TALK: My Black Man's Guide 2 Understanding His Bit-- WOMAN
With increased competition in the 'Relationship Guide' book wars, controversy is always needed. According to Comedian/Actor Greg Alexander, that is how he thinks it should be. He feels that the world could always use shock therapy every once and awhile. Greg's new book does just that, while keeping it 100% REAL TALK!!!
"Black Men will NEVER understand the complexity of the REAL woman, as long as we continuously refer to her as a bitch. As a whole, once we drop that aspect of thinking, then and only then can we begin breaking the stereotype, which has been created by the man side of society; regarding how women are often viewed by us. One main reason why you don't understand your woman is because you can be so STUPID!!! As a Black Man, you think you always know what your woman wants, needs and desires, when actually you really don't know shit. I can say these things to you, because I was a person who never took the time to ask my woman exactly what she wanted, needed or desired. Just like most of you, I assumed and just like most of you... I was wrong. I wrote this book for you, so that you will NOT make the same mistakes that I have made; regarding your current relationship. There is no secret that most Black Men will not listen to any advice their woman has to say, in order to better his relationship. However, those same men will listen to their brother (who has NOT had a healthy relationship in FOREVER) or a guy they met, while working out at the gym; both saying the same damn thing that your woman said to you before you left the house. Well, allow me to be that guy you just met. Take some of my advice and learn from the mistakes I made, before your girl leaves the house knocked kneed and returns to you bowlegged; from getting her hind parts tore up by Dick Long Stroke. If you get offended from the title of my book or will be offended by the content expressed in in my book, then you are more than likely the Black Man who I am speaking of. However, don't get mad at her. Step your game up or be mad at yourself... REAL TALK!!!"
To purchase your copy please contact 818-749-3260
or email Greg@AlexanderEntGroup.com (Attention: Timothy Buttons)
As always, GREG ALEXANDER thanks you for your continued support!!!
Contact:
Timothy Buttons
Greg@AlexanderEntGroup.com
North Hollywood, CA/ Baltimore, MD
The ALEXANDER ENTERTAINMENT Group LLC
Greg Alexander - Actor/Comedian/CEO
818.749.3260
www.AlexanderEntGroup.com
NEW BOOK BY COMEDIAN/ACTOR GREG ALEXANDER
North Hollywood, Ca/Baltimore, Maryland - June 14, 2011:
REAL LOCKER ROOM TALK: My Black Man's Guide 2 Understanding His Bit-- WOMAN
With increased competition in the 'Relationship Guide' book wars, controversy is always needed. According to Comedian/Actor Greg Alexander, that is how he thinks it should be. He feels that the world could always use shock therapy every once and awhile. Greg's new book does just that, while keeping it 100% REAL TALK!!!
"Black Men will NEVER understand the complexity of the REAL woman, as long as we continuously refer to her as a bitch. As a whole, once we drop that aspect of thinking, then and only then can we begin breaking the stereotype, which has been created by the man side of society; regarding how women are often viewed by us. One main reason why you don't understand your woman is because you can be so STUPID!!! As a Black Man, you think you always know what your woman wants, needs and desires, when actually you really don't know shit. I can say these things to you, because I was a person who never took the time to ask my woman exactly what she wanted, needed or desired. Just like most of you, I assumed and just like most of you... I was wrong. I wrote this book for you, so that you will NOT make the same mistakes that I have made; regarding your current relationship. There is no secret that most Black Men will not listen to any advice their woman has to say, in order to better his relationship. However, those same men will listen to their brother (who has NOT had a healthy relationship in FOREVER) or a guy they met, while working out at the gym; both saying the same damn thing that your woman said to you before you left the house. Well, allow me to be that guy you just met. Take some of my advice and learn from the mistakes I made, before your girl leaves the house knocked kneed and returns to you bowlegged; from getting her hind parts tore up by Dick Long Stroke. If you get offended from the title of my book or will be offended by the content expressed in in my book, then you are more than likely the Black Man who I am speaking of. However, don't get mad at her. Step your game up or be mad at yourself... REAL TALK!!!"
To purchase your copy please contact 818-749-3260
or email Greg@AlexanderEntGroup.com (Attention: Timothy Buttons)
As always, GREG ALEXANDER thanks you for your continued support!!!
Contact:
Timothy Buttons
Greg@AlexanderEntGroup.com
North Hollywood, CA/ Baltimore, MD
The ALEXANDER ENTERTAINMENT Group LLC
Greg Alexander - Actor/Comedian/CEO
818.749.3260
www.AlexanderEntGroup.com
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
What's been going on w/ Honey
Ok people. It's been a minute since I just logged on toshoot the breeze with you all... I mean hell, that's what blogging is REALLY supposed to be about.
Let's see, hmmmmmm.... well, I am now in Florida and I swear I don't know if I'm gonna be able to do this (heat) and they have these HUGE roach lookin' things they call "Palmetto Bugs" kiss my ass! They are roaches... big, huge, .... anyway. Then I hear that mating season for alligators is soon approaching. My reply, "that's wussup". They reply, "so be cautious near any type of water (hundreds of lakes in Polk County)or brush; if they are mating or you come to close they will bite. And they can travel way off the immediate lake, pond, swamp coastline". I reply, "HUH?!?!?!" So now I'm thinking, what the hell is one to do in all this hot weather if you can't enjoy the natural habitat we are in?
This sucks.
Anyhoo, on a lighter note, business is great. I have been introduced toan ill ass promotional package that can actually promote an artist... How about that? lol
These packages consist of:
**Bronze** Package 1-
1. Mix tape hosting & recording,
2. File distribution to major site
(Datpiff, Mix tape pass, etc.)
3. 2 months Twitter/Facebook/Youtube promo (over 50k followers)
4. Interview on realifepromotv.com
5. Single consideration for whitelabel.net on a DJ Smoove compilation album (emailed to 150k DJ`s and Radio programmers)
6. Remix or single consideration for Franchise Record pool
7. Mix tape graphics and track listing
8. Select singles played on blogs and internet radio (sites to be determined)
Package Total- $400.00
**Silver** Package 2-
(Same as Bronze package with 100 retail ready CD`s added)
Package Total- $600.00
**Gold** Package 3-
(Everything in the Bronze and Silver packages including)
1. 2 months artist consultation,
2. EPK creation (including bio and photo)
3. EPK emailed to A&Rs, labels and magazines
4. Personal website creation (wix)
5. Mp3 Email Blasts
6. site link with worldwrapfederation
Package Total- $1500.00
and before I go, my artists are doing their thing and they are all (individually) about to drop a project in the next month or two. (YEAH!!) If anyone reading this is looking for talent in the DMV area, Tri State area for shows, interviews, host or co-host, collabs... etc... they are most certainly available.
Honey Mgmt Artists as follows:
Sonny Brown
Dubbs Lane
Baltimore SON
BI Bang
DJ Bobby Steelz
And of course The Commission of Independent Artists is still doing its thing; helping artists step their game up andget prepared for whatever opportunities to come.
Before I get out of here, I want to sicerely thank all the DJs, bloggers, radio show hosts and venues that support Honey Management and my artists. We appreciate you.
#StaySweet
Honey
Let's see, hmmmmmm.... well, I am now in Florida and I swear I don't know if I'm gonna be able to do this (heat) and they have these HUGE roach lookin' things they call "Palmetto Bugs" kiss my ass! They are roaches... big, huge, .... anyway. Then I hear that mating season for alligators is soon approaching. My reply, "that's wussup". They reply, "so be cautious near any type of water (hundreds of lakes in Polk County)or brush; if they are mating or you come to close they will bite. And they can travel way off the immediate lake, pond, swamp coastline". I reply, "HUH?!?!?!" So now I'm thinking, what the hell is one to do in all this hot weather if you can't enjoy the natural habitat we are in?
This sucks.
Anyhoo, on a lighter note, business is great. I have been introduced toan ill ass promotional package that can actually promote an artist... How about that? lol
These packages consist of:
**Bronze** Package 1-
1. Mix tape hosting & recording,
2. File distribution to major site
(Datpiff, Mix tape pass, etc.)
3. 2 months Twitter/Facebook/Youtube promo (over 50k followers)
4. Interview on realifepromotv.com
5. Single consideration for whitelabel.net on a DJ Smoove compilation album (emailed to 150k DJ`s and Radio programmers)
6. Remix or single consideration for Franchise Record pool
7. Mix tape graphics and track listing
8. Select singles played on blogs and internet radio (sites to be determined)
Package Total- $400.00
**Silver** Package 2-
(Same as Bronze package with 100 retail ready CD`s added)
Package Total- $600.00
**Gold** Package 3-
(Everything in the Bronze and Silver packages including)
1. 2 months artist consultation,
2. EPK creation (including bio and photo)
3. EPK emailed to A&Rs, labels and magazines
4. Personal website creation (wix)
5. Mp3 Email Blasts
6. site link with worldwrapfederation
Package Total- $1500.00
and before I go, my artists are doing their thing and they are all (individually) about to drop a project in the next month or two. (YEAH!!) If anyone reading this is looking for talent in the DMV area, Tri State area for shows, interviews, host or co-host, collabs... etc... they are most certainly available.
Honey Mgmt Artists as follows:
Sonny Brown
Dubbs Lane
Baltimore SON
BI Bang
DJ Bobby Steelz
And of course The Commission of Independent Artists is still doing its thing; helping artists step their game up andget prepared for whatever opportunities to come.
Before I get out of here, I want to sicerely thank all the DJs, bloggers, radio show hosts and venues that support Honey Management and my artists. We appreciate you.
#StaySweet
Honey
Friday, May 6, 2011
Honey Management artist BI Bang "Get Close"
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TRILLOGY - LOVE LIFE and LOYALTY
"Change"
YOUTUBE CHANNEL (everything Trillogy)
Starr Media Group
"Ride Around Town"
Achievements
• Feature artist on Reverbnation.com home page 20th May 2010
• MTV “Needle in the Haystack” Artist of the week May 10th 2010,
interview and free download of single “Ride Around Town.
• Ourstage.com featured artists May 2010.
• Trillogy “The Future” features on MTV “Taking the Stage” episode #212
• YoRaps! interviews Trillogy on upcoming projects.
• Fever Magazine Feature.
• Debut Ustream show gains 500 viewers March 1st 2010.
• Released Love Life & Loyalty Vol 1 Mixtape January 2010 with 10,000
downloads
• Song of the week two times in a row on TJ Chapman Music Review.
• Featured in Hip Hop Weekly Magazine January 2010
• Featured on AOL music websites main page.
• Trillogy’s hit single “Warning” was chosen from millions to be one of
ten songs featured on Microsoft Windows myspace.
• 09’ UMA Award Winners for “Song of the Year” The Future.
• Featured on Yoraps.com “NEXT 2 BLOW”
• Trillogy release “Warning” Music Video reaching 5000 views on Youtube & featured on www.worldstarhiphop.com, www.allhiphop.com www.yoraps.com, www.vladtv.com
• Top 60 charts Masspool #4.
• Trillogy Release Hit Single “Warning” reaching 800 spins. and over
190,000 streams since 05/14 until present.
• Featured on the Breeding Ground Allhiphop.com.
• Heater of the week Allhiphop.com 2 x.
• Trillogy’s Single Warning was the #1 song on Soundclick.
• Trillogy is on the front page of Serato new music listing.
• Featured live via the web on Jamnow.com.
• Trillogy work with Freeway on “Hustlers Life”.
• Freeway features with Trillogy on “We Made It”.
• Release of “The Future” via itunes Jan 08’.
• 08’ UMA Award Winners for “BEST HIP-HOP GROUP”.
WEBSITE: www.WhoIsTrillogy.com
*CLICKABLE LINKS BELOW*
Coming Up - Trillogy
Give Me Your Love - Trillogy
Polo Everything - Trillogy Featuring Doitall
Good Life - Trillogy
Ride Around Town - Trillogy
Crazy About You - Trillogy Featuring Doitall
Black Butter - Trillogy Featuring Nucci Reyo
Fake Friends - Trillogy
Winner - Trillogy
Show Off - Trillogy
Change - Trillogy
Contact Info:
Starr Media Group
Andre “Dre Dinero” Davis - 732 261 6065
Ron “Ronnie Knotts” Clark - 240 413 5144
Brad “Smallz” Small - +61 423 688 312
Email: starrmediagroup@gmail.com
www.starrmediagroup.com
www.lovelifeandloyalty.com
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